Special Education paraprofessional - substitute

Antioch School District 34; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Substitute to assist students behaviorally, emotionally, and academically in various settings. This role is crucial for supporting special education staff and ensuring student safety during school activities. The ideal candidate must possess a paraprofessional license and will be compensated at an hourly rate of $16.15. Substitute positions do not include benefits and require strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with teachers. Apply to support student needs in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist student within the school setting behaviorally, emotionally and academically.
• Provide supervision to students in nonacademic settings.
• Assist with modifications to the general education curriculum.
• Physically assist students with toileting, dressing, and meal time.
• Communicate effectively with teachers about specific student needs.

Education

Paraprofessional license

Job description

Special Education paraprofessional - substitute JobID: 1478

• Position Type: Substitute
• Date Posted: 4/30/2025
• Date Available: 25/26
• Closing Date: TBD

Special Education Paraprofessional

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student support:

• Assist student within the school setting-behaviorally, emotionally and academically
• Provide supervision to students in nonacademic settings
• Actively supervise when not in an academic setting (lunch, recess, bussing)
• Enforce school wide expectations using PBIS, TBRI, or Pyramid model
• Be available to assist special education staff in tasks that may be related to students when not with students (planning, activity preparation, etc.)

Instructional support:

• Assist with modifications to the general education curriculum
• Assist students with assignments and activities as provided by the general education and/or special education teacher.
• Provide assistance and targeted intervention as needed, without distraction
• Refer to supplied IEPs, BIPs, and 504s to best assist students and understand their needs.
• Communicate with classroom teachers, special education teachers, and other paraprofessionals about the specifics of the students you are working with

Supervision and safety:

• Assist with toileting when needed
• Assist in dressing when needed
• Ensure student safety

LOP/SLP Specific Responsibilities:

• Physically assisting students with a variety of tasks including walking, physical participation in a variety of environments, loading and unloading from bus or vehicle, etc.
• In relation to the aforementioned comment, physically prevent or prompt students when needed.
• Assist student during meal time (opening lunchbox, packages, refilling water, sometimes as specific as cutting food items and helping students use silverware)
• Assist in variety of personal hygiene responsibilities (cleaning face, washing hands, nose blowing)
• Full assistance in the restroom including accompanying students fully into the stall or nurse bathroom, changing soiled undergarments/pull-ups/diapers, cleaning of sanitary areas when needed, communicating with supervisor when bathroom materials need to be restocked by family, etc.
• Learn how to use and facilitate student use of assistive tech communication devices
• Collaborate with case managers and related services frequently and effectively to ensure proper and effective instruction is consistently occurring.
• Encourage or aid in peer interactions
• Provide empathy and assist students who may display screaming, crying, and/or aggressive actions and can assist in management and/or minimizing disruptive behavior
• Participate in training or professional development to better serve students
• Shall assume any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by immediate Supervisor. Furthermore, the Supervisor shall make any adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license

Hourly rate: $16.15. Substitute positions do not include benefits.